The January transfer window saw no new additions at Chelsea, despite their mounting problems at wing back, and according to reports this was a deliberate ploy as they focus on recruitment in the summer.
The Blues are without first-choice pair Ben Chilwell (knee) and Reece James (hamstring) due to injuries at present, with the former out for the rest of the season and the latter nearing a comeback.
Chelsea tried and failed to recall Emerson Palmeiri on loan from Lyon, while decided against making a move for Lucas Digne before Everton sold him to Aston Villa.